Infrastructure bottlenecks, private provision, and industrial productivity : a study of Indonesian and Thai cities [PDF]
This research project followed an earlier similar project on Nigeria, applying the same methods. A sample of manufacturers was surveyed to document their responses to infrastructure deficiencies in electricity, water, transport, telecommunications, and ...
Anas, Alex, Kyu Sik Lee, Murray, Michael
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Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyradiculoneuropathy (CIDP) is an immune‐mediated neuropathy featuring progressive weakness, sensory deficits, and areflexia. While corticosteroids, intravenous immunoglobulin, and plasmapheresis are effective first‐line immunotherapies, a subset of patients remains treatment‐refractory.
Xueyu Zhang +8 more
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Effectiveness and Safety of Nusinersen and Risdiplam in Spinal Muscular Atrophy: A Systematic Review
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a rare genetic disorder marked by progressive muscle weakness and mobility loss. It has a profound physical, emotional and social impact on patients and caregivers, requiring comprehensive medical and supportive care.
Amin Mehrabian +9 more
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Descentralização e endividamento municipal: formas, limites e possibilidades
Nova Economia, 2009 The objective of this article is to discuss alternatives to finance investments by municipalities. In general, current revenues are insufficient to finance large investments, what brings about the necessity of municipal indebtedness.
Amaury Patrick Gremaud +1 more
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Lessons Learned From a Delayed‐Start Trial of Modafinil for Freezing of Gait in Parkinson's Disease
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Objective Freezing of gait (FOG) in people with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) is debilitating and has limited treatments. Modafinil modulates beta/gamma band activity in the pedunculopontine nucleus (PPN), like PPN deep brain stimulation. We therefore tested the hypothesis that Modafinil would improve FOG in PwPD.
Tuhin Virmani +8 more
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Determinants of Women's Participation in Self-Help Group (SHG)-Led Microfinance Programme in Tamil Nadu [PDF]
Factors determining participation of women in microfinance programme in Tamil Nadu have been identified following the multi-stage purposive and random sampling technique and selecting Coimbatore and Ramanathapuram districts for the study.
Anjugam, M., Ramasamy, C.
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The role of finance in the decision-making of higher education applicants and students: findings from the Going into Higher Education Research study (BIS Research Paper No.9) [PDF]
, 2010 "This report summarises findings from the Going into HE research project. From the outset, the aim has been to develop a clear understanding of: the role and importance of finance in the decision-making process of English-domiciled people from different ...
Baldwin, Susanna +4 more
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Increased Blood Levels of NfL, GFAP, and Placental Growth Factor After Radiotherapy to the Brain
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT In this study, we analyzed biomarkers of neuronal, glial, and vascular injury in longitudinal paired samples of blood and cerebrospinal fluid after prophylactic cranial irradiation in patients with small cell lung cancer. Neurofilament light chain protein (NfL) and glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) increased in serum and cerebrospinal ...
Erik Fernström +5 more
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Remote Monitoring in Myasthenia Gravis: Exploring Symptom Variability
Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Background Myasthenia gravis (MG) is a rare, autoimmune disorder characterized by fluctuating muscle weakness and potential life‐threatening crises. While continuous specialized care is essential, access barriers often delay timely interventions. To address this, we developed MyaLink, a telemedical platform for MG patients.
Maike Stein +13 more
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A framework for introducing the private finance initiative in Brunei Darussalam construction industry. [PDF]
, 2008 The Private Finance Initiative (PFI) is a common, and sometimes preferred, approach to funding public projects without immediate recourse to the public purse, in the construction industry in developed countries throughout the world.
Mohammad, S.A., Tutesigensi, A.
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